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Indian Breads

Name: Indian Breads
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup water, as needed; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp ghee or oil

Warm, pillowy flatbreads that puff beautifully on a hot skillet, these Indian breads are made from just whole wheat flour, water, and a touch of ghee. The simple dough requires minimal kneading and transforms into tender, flaky rounds perfect for scooping up curries or enjoying plain. A weeknight essential that comes together in under 35 minutes and pairs with virtually any meal.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Mix flour and salt in a large bowl, adding water gradually to form a soft dough.
2
Knead the dough until smooth, then divide into small balls.
3
Roll each ball flat into a thin round.
4
For roti: cook on a dry skillet over medium-high heat until brown spots appear on both sides.
5
For paratha: brush the rolled dough with ghee, fold into layers, roll again, and cook on a skillet with additional ghee until golden and crispy.
6
For naan: substitute all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour, and bake in a very hot oven or cook on a hot skillet until puffed and charred in spots.
7
Serve warm with curries, lentils, or yogurt dips.